Geraint Davies | |
|---|---|
 Geraint Davies in 1999 | |
| Member of the Welsh Assembly for Rhondda | |
| In office 6 May 1999 –1 May 2003 | |
| Preceded by | New Assembly |
| Succeeded by | Leighton Andrews |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 December 1948 Treherbert,Wales |
| Political party | Plaid Cymru |
| Alma mater | University of London |
Geraint Rhys Davies (born Treherbert,1 December 1948) is a Plaid Cymru Welsh politician. He was the National Assembly for Wales Member for Rhondda from 1999 to 2003.
Pentre Grammar School;Chelsea College;and the University of London.
Post-Graduate Training,Rookwood Hospital,Cardiff 1971–72. Relief Manager and Manager,Boots the Chemists 1972–75. Self-Employed Community Pharmacist in Treherbert since 1975. President of Blaenrhondda Football Club and a deacon at Blaencwm Baptist church. School Governor.
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